Hindus: How are you going to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami (His Birthday) this year, on Sept. 4th?

Question

For devotees/hindus only.
Serious answers only, if not I will report you, thanks for you comprehension.

Answer 1

This is also known as Krishna Jayanthi. Krishnavathar is one of the avathars of Maha Vishnu. We celebrate the birthday of Krishna in the month of Avani (Aug-Sept) on Ashtami Thidhi and star Rohini.

In Mahabaratha, Lord Krishna advices Arjuna in the battlefield. that advice is called Bagavad Gita. the main idea is 'do your duty and leave the rest to God. duty is more important that anything else. be prepared to be balanced at the time of happiness or sorrow.'

we celebrate this festival preparing sweets and savories which Lord Krishna likes. we decorate the idol or picture of Krishna , decorate the floor with kolams , we draw the footprint of Lord Krishna depicting his entrance into our home.. from the door to the pooja place. we sing Bhajans, songs in praise of Lord Krishna like Jaya Devar's Ashtapathi(geetha govindam) and read Bhagvad Gita and other Krishna Slokas. Lord Krishna was born in the evening and so this festival is celebrated in the evening or late evening towards midnight only.

We place all kinds of fruits, betel etc along with Coconut, Chapped rice (aval) butter, Milk Sweets - Thiratupal, other sweets and savories which are the favourites of Lord Krishna, near the idol or picture of Krishna and do pooja.

Temples are decorated for the occasion. Kirtans are sung, bells are rung, the conch is blown, and Sanskrit hymns are recited in praise of Lord Krishna. At Mathura (a city in North India, near the birthplace of Lord Krishna), special spiritual gatherings are organized at this time. Pilgrims from all over India attend these festive gatherings.-

Answer 2

I don't think that a BS answer is reportable, only answers which violate the terms and conditions. Cheers!

Answer 3

In the traditional way ..... the only way I know well